We've been approached several times about the possibility of accepting cards (credit/debit) for electronic payments instead of requiring a check for reunion reservations or memberships or ship's store items. We've done some preliminary investigations and recognize there are conveniences for the asso...

We've finally gotten to show real progress on a couple of things like the store and the bench and its frustrating how long some things take. But then I remember some other schedules I've been subjected to. Like the refueling/missile conversion overhaul at NNS&DD in the early 80s. I arrived onboard t...

The bench at Patriots Point Cold War Submarine Memorial has been ordered and the deposit sent in. The monument company will likely take 3-4 more months until a suitable piece of stone is quarried. When it is ready, Charleston Subvets will be notified of a date when SSBN627 sailors are invited to par...

Retailer joins effort to turn South Carolina submarine into an artificial reef By John McDermott jmcdermott@postandcourier.com Oct 16, 2017 A division of a South Carolina clothing company has joined an effort to turn a World War II submarine on display at Patriots Point into an artificial reef off ...

:smt005 After sending out all the reminders, after answering questions about how to vote, after watching the poll develop...guess who forgot to vote himself? Wouldn't have made a difference either way but sometimes I amaze myself! So here we have it...Don and Veronica, its time to get to work. Reuni...

Are there just these two choices? suggestion by: Steven Bernard, Blue Crew. 1970-73 Yes, these were the only two choices put forward at the 2017 reunion with sponsors. See http://www.ussjamesmadison627.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=644 Someone must step up and agree to "sponsor" a location and be respons...

HACKENSACK, N.J. — For a newcomer driving through this landlocked city in suburban New Jersey, a short drive from Manhattan, it is an unexpected sight. Just off River Street, behind the New Heritage Diner, it looms like something out of the Battle of Midway: the U.S.S. Ling, a World War II-era subm...

More info about Cocoa Beach Why choose Cocoa Beach area? Cocoa beach area is unique in the variety of activities and experiences you can have while here. Experiences can be as relaxing as watching the sun rise on the beach to the action of the Kenndy Space Center. Flying: There are 3 major airports ...

It can be done and there are multiple paths to get there, but it does have some limitations which I'll try to address as we go through. First you have to be registered and logged in here which should show you this: http://www.ussjamesmadison627.com/images/627_howto/Untitled1.png Then scroll ALL the ...

It was decided by the membership in attendance that future reunion locations will require that an individual (or team) to take responsibility for the planning and arrangements of the reunion be included in order to put forward a location to be considered for voting. Example: If a member wishes to pr...

During the business meeting held at the 2017 reunion, elections for board positions were held in accordance with our by-laws. Our new board is: Keith Holman, President George Gross, Vice-president Don Hix, Treasurer Sam Walton, Secretary Many thanks to outgoing association vice-President, J.R. (Bob)...